Describe a mixed governance relationship between state and local health agencies, and give an example state. Give an advantage and disadvantage of this type of relationship
a . Mixed governance: Local health departments (LHDs) are units of local government or units of a state health agency. Examples: Oklahoma City-County and Tulsa City-County Health Departments in Oklahoma have independent departments, while other regions have offices of the state health department; also Maryland and Wyoming.
b. Advantages: ensuring availability of state-run public health services in smaller communities, while giving broad authority and local control to large communities
c. Disadvantages: inconsistency in policy development and variation in services
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